Trade Coordinator

The Opportunity
Ventia is seeking a Trade Coordinator to oversee both reactive repairs and preventative maintenance at Noarlunga Hospital and other sites within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN). This role is part of our AGFMA contract and involves managing on-site trades, including both internal teams and subcontractors.

As part of the Across Government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA), Ventia provides comprehensive facilities management services for over 3,500 government-owned sites across 25 agencies in South Australia. We collaborate with local small and medium businesses to deliver essential services to the community, operating 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

This is a permanent, full-time position primarily based at Noarlunga Hospital (Monday–Friday). However, you may be required to work at other SALHN locations as needed. The role also includes on-call responsibilities, covering all SALHN sites.

Benefits

• Salary $100K - $110k TFR (inclusive of superannuation). + on-call allowance (frequency and rate to be confirmed) 
• Work with a great team of passionate professionals.
• Join a leading infrastructure services company. ASX listed company. (ASX200)
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted health insurance, and our employee assistance program.
• VenPerks – Our employee benefits platform. Access discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia.  

The key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Provide site-based oversight of works assigned to the trades ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with relevant standards and specification.
• Ensure works are completed by competent and qualified trades people within timeframes specified in work orders to the required work standards and/or the standard detailed in materiel specific instructions, including works completed by subcontracted trades.
• Monitor and track performance against both individual and contract-specific KPIs, ensuring that all work activities contribute to the achievement of agreed-upon goals and objectives for quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with clients, suppliers, and the service delivery team regarding maintenance activities.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, modifications, and additions by uploading photographic records, relevant documents, and other necessary items to the company's record systems.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring that workspaces are suitable for the tasks at hand. If suitable conditions can’t be met, collaborate with the team to implement acceptable mitigation measures.
• Perform safety inspections of repairs, maintenance and completed work.

Requirement:

• Relevant trade qualification. (Highly desirable) 
• Current Australian Drivers Licence (Required) 
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) (Required or willing to obtain)
• Demonstrated leadership of trades within a service delivery model, consistently meeting client expectations and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain maintenance records in designated computerised system in required format and timeframes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

About Ventia 
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity 
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 

How to Apply
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Position Reference Number: 162348